RICHARD KWIZERA JR
720-***-**** ***************@*****.*** Denver, CO
Apprentice Electrician OSHA 10 Certified IECRM Student
Experienced electromechanical technician and supervisor with over 10 years of electrical maintenance and training experience. Now enrolled at IECRM and taking English classes to support a long-term career in the U.S. electrical industry. OSHA 10 certified and eager to contribute to a hardworking team.
Languages: English/French
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Electrical Apprentice 09/29/2025 – 02/16/2026
Aspire Electrical Denver, CO
• Working as part of a residential electrical team for new build construction, completing interior wiring, lighting, outlets and other installation projects under the supervision of a licensed electrician
Line Cook 03/28/2024 - 06/19/2025
Skyport Hospitality Denver, CO
• Hired as a dishwasher and quickly promoted to line cook, prepping and cooking menu items to order
Contract Electrical Technician 11/2024
• Assisted with residential electrical installations under licensed electricians and gained experience with U.S. code
Electrical Supervisor 4/25/2017 - 12/21/2023
Office of the Ombudsman of Burundi Burundi
• Supervised a team of technicians performing electrical and telecommunications maintenance in a government building
• Ensured safe and reliable operation of electrical systems; trained junior technicians and managed schedules
Engineer - Electrical Maintenance 09/15/2016 - 12/21/2023
Secondary School Technical of Kamenge Burundi
• Managed the maintenance program for electrical systems/components; trained and supervised team of 5 technicians
Teacher 09/11/2015 - 04/25/2017
Secondary School Technical of Kamenge Burundi
• Taught lecture and lab courses relating to three phase electrical power and electrical engines
Electrical Maintenance Supervisor 04/20/2012 - 08/01/2015
Office of the Presidency Burundi
• Led team of ten technicians to perform electrical/telecommunications maintenance at the President’s office
• Supervised and mentored new technicians to help them develop the necessary skills
Teacher 11/26/2011 - 09/10/2015
Nyakarambo Technical School - Gitega Burundi
• Taught lecture and lab classes of up to 60 students at a higher educational institution, including fundamentals of electricity, telecommunications and information technology topics relating to electricity
EDUCATION
Electrical Apprenticeship Program (2nd Year - Currently Attending) - IECRM
English Classes (Currently Attending) - Emily Griffith Technical College
Electromechanical Engineering Degree (4 Year Degree) - Burundi University
Electromechanical License (3 Year Diploma) - Higher Institute of Technology
Industrial Electricity Training - Secondary School Technical of Kamenge